Senior Environmental Professional - Technical Advisor, Reclamation and Remediation

H3M Environmental; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service environmental consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to provide technical advisory and manage environmental projects. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting and a strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Alberta. Responsibilities include overseeing Environmental Applications and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid Health & Dental benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Accounts

Paid Sick Days

Education and Professional Development Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting.
• Eligible for or currently holding a professional designation with a recognized regulatory body.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia and Alberta's environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and oversee Environmental Applications.
• Provide technical advisory for environmental projects.
• Mentor junior team members on technical methodologies.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

Title: Senior Environmental Professional – Technical Advisor, Reclamation/Remediation

Location

Calgary, AB

H3M Environmental is a full-service consulting firm specializing in environmental, archaeological, and regulatory services across Western Canada. With ability spanning pre-construction planning, permitting, field assessments, and post-construction reclamation, H3M supports clients in oil and gas, municipal infrastructure, forestry, utilities, renewables, and industrial sectors. Our team of environmental professionals, biologists, archaeologists, and technicians delivers tailored, cost-effective solutions that balance regulatory compliance, land stewardship, and project development. H3M is recognized for its ability to navigate complex environmental frameworks while driving responsible progress and sustainable growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Senior Environmental Professional to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability in environmental consulting, with a focus on supporting midstream, downstream and upstream oil and gas clients across a diverse range of projects.

As a key technical advisor, you will help manage client portfolios and oversee the execution of Environmental Applications, Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation and Reclamation activities for purposes of obtaining environmental closure. You will guide projects from initial planning through to successful completion, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance throughout.

Role and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Advisory: Provide expertise and technical input throughout all phases of environmental projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
• Technical Advisory (continued): Support the successful delivery of environmental projects by providing technical expertise from initiation through to completion. Collaborate with project managers to ensure environmental scopes are well-defined, technically sound, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Contribute to project planning, execution, and reporting by interpreting environmental data, guiding remediation strategies, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Draft, review and contribute to technical deliverables, including environmental assessments, remediation plans and regulatory submissions.
• Consult with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and support permitting and approval processes.
• Assist in identifying project risks and mitigation strategies related to environmental compliance and site conditions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members by providing guidance on technical methodologies, regulatory interpretation, and field practices.
• Ensure technical quality and defensibility of environmental recommendations, particularly in complex or sensitive site scenarios.

Technical Support

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs)
• Surface and Groundwater Quality Investigations
• Remedial Action Plans
• Remedial Options Analysis
• Contaminated Sites Remediation
• Subsoil Salinity Tool
• Reclamation

You will play a key role in ensuring environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance across all project phases.

Regulatory Expertise

• Have a comprehensive understanding of British Columbia’s Environmental Management Act (EMA), Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR), and associated protocols, including risk assessments, site-specific soil standards, and remediation procedures administered by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Alberta’s environmental regulatory framework, including contaminated site management under Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA), as well as contaminant oversight and closure requirements administered by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation, guidelines, and remediation standards is essential.
• Demonstrate experience with Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, including their application in contaminated site evaluations and remediation planning.
• Determine and apply site-specific environmental guidelines under both British Columbia and Alberta jurisdictions, ensuring technical defensibility and regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate as part of team to develop remediation efforts with the goal of achieving regulatory closure through formal reclamation certifications or other closure methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Agrology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or industry, preferably within the upstream, midstream and/or downstream oil and gas, municipal, or industrial sectors.
• Eligible for or currently holding a professional designation with a recognized regulatory body (e.g., P.Ag, P.Geo, P.Eng).
• Proficient knowledge of British Columbia and/or Alberta’s environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and defensible reports.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and managing intermediate and junior team members.

Core Competencies

• Safety: Strong commitment to health and safety protocols and a safe working environment.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach to working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Communication: Effective at communicating technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex environmental challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations and make informed, thoughtful decisions.
• Planning & Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.

What H3M offers

• Competitive salary
• Employer-paid Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Paid Sick Days
• Flex and Loyalty Days
• Free onsite parking
• Frequent team-building events
• Fun office culture and upbeat environment
• Education and Professional Development Incentives
• Professional Dues Reimbursement
• PPE Allowance (job-specific)

Why H3M Environmental?

We are a positive, culture-driven environmental firm providing quality solutions through a focus on strengthening relationships. We strive to put the right people in the right chairs and provide them with the necessary resources to grow and succeed as both individuals and teammates.

Team. Reliable. Authentic. Accountable. Adaptable.

These are our core values. If you share the same passions and would like to be a part of our dynamic team.

H3M values and promotes the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.